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Yes — Mozzarella Bites is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the breadcrumbs and dip contain industrial additives and ingredients: modified potato starch (modified starch), hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose (emulsifier/thickener), and gelling agent pectin. These extracted/modified additives make the overall product UPF under NOVA, even though the base components (cheese, flour, oil) are simple foods.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Semi-dried tomato pizza
Deluxe,Lidl
Not UPF
Classic Margherita Stonebaked
Tesco
Not UPF
mixed bean salad
Morrisons
Not UPF
Chunky chips
Waitrose
Not UPF
Greek inspired whipped fetta salad
Sainsbury's taste the difference
Not UPF
Pizza
Tesco
Not UPF
Pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Cheddar cheese
Waitrose
Not UPF
Roasted red pepper and vegetable tortilla
Marks and spencer
Not UPF
Cheese and Tomato Pizza
Lidl
Not UPF
Gastro triple cooked chips
McCain
Not UPF
Yes — Mozzarella Bites is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the breadcrumbs and dip contain industrial additives and ingredients: modified potato starch (modified starch), hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose (emulsifier/thickener), and gelling agent pectin. These extracted/modified additives make the overall product UPF under NOVA, even though the base components (cheese, flour, oil) are simple foods.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.
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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.